suu kyi is visiting the united states for the first time since her release from house arrest. asking u.s. leaders to help rebuild her country wants them to ease sanctions and boost investment. suu kyi gave a lecture in washington tuesday, underby u.s. secretary of state, hillary clinton. >> we need the kind of help that has been given to us by the united states historically. in field of education, and health, in the field of humanitarian aid. >> she said he was grateful to the u.s. for supporting her country's movement to democracy, but she said the rebuilding work has only just begun. and urged u.s. businesses to invest in myanmar. clinton said she welcomes the democratic reforms, but noted myanmar still detains political prize is ne prisoners and has military ties with north korea. >> further reforms are required to strengthen the rule of law, increase transparency and address constitutional challenges. >> suu kyi will visit seven cities and reach out to myanmar nationals living in exile. >>> scientists from japan and the united states launched a project in the state of new